Early Year Technician

Date: 13 Dec 2024

Location:

Barcelona, ES

Job ID: 4669

School: Hamelin-Laie International School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.
At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world.
As a member of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow's leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe. Join us at Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona and make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we'll create a truly transformative learning experience.

Job Description

The Early Year Technician must provide a safe, stimulating and enriching environment that fosters children's holistic development, including their cognitive, emotional, social and physical skills. This is achieved through the implementation of educational and recreational activities adapted to their stage of development, promoting curiosity, autonomy and learning through playful and meaningful experiences.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Motivate and stimulate a child's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience
Provide pastoral care and support to children within a secure learning environment
Aid the development of a child's personal, social, language and physical coordination abilities
Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources
Encourage mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play
Help children develop curiosity and knowledge
To plan and coordinate work both indoors and outdoors
Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and build and maintain relationships with parents
Observe, assess and record each child's progress
Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the setting
Attend staff meetings and staff training days
Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Training

- Qualification in Early Childhood Education Technician. Essential
- First Aid Certification. Desirable
- Personal commitment to continuing professional development. Essential
- English: high level – Desirable

Personal Attributes:

- High levels of personal integrity. Essential
- Adaptability and willingness to take on multiple tasks. Essential
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children. Essential

Experience/Knowledge:

- Experience working with young children in an educational setting. Essential
- Knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Desirable

Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Essential
- Ability to create a happy, challenging, and effective learning environment. Essential
- Strong organizational and time-management skills. Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Essential

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.